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Keeping Lyons Fit!

Published on Wednesday, September 26 2012 01:00

Community of Well Being

by Mary Chase

Today I went on one of those long runs during half marathon training that you dread, because you fear what your body isn’t capable of, what the weather will be, and whether or not you can conquer all the unknowns on the road ahead. As I approached the course, I found myself annoyed that I wouldn’t be the only person doing this training run, because the

Mysteries Of Menopause Explained

Part One: What is going on?

One moment you’re sitting in a meeting having a conversation with a colleague and you’re able to present yourself as a professional, intelligent person. Before you can blink, your mind turns to Jell-O, you can’t remember the last word you said nor the poignant message you were trying to convey, your body temperature seems to be going through the roof, and you’re sweating profusely.

Keeping Lyons Fit!

Published on Thursday, February 23 2012 00:00

After the Injury

By Mary Chase

It’s that time of year. Every time I turn around lately ,someone has a new skiing injury to report or a fall on the ice. I myself write to you this week one handed, the other arm in an immobilizer as a result of a recent biking accident. So, once the injury has happened, now what?

What Grandma Ate... And Why

Published on Wednesday, August 22 2012 08:33

By Carol Marra

Frances crawled out an upper window of her family’s Iowa farmhouse and onto the tin roof above the front porch; she was toting a tray of thinly sliced apples from the orchard. She placed them carefully on the tin roof to dry in the sun -- the roof was hot enough to keep the flies away. These apples would be the stars of the dried apple pudding, with whipped cream from the dairy cows, which was a staple of celebratory family dinners.

Tips To Prevent Memory Loss As You Age

Published on Wednesday, February 22 2012 00:00

Tips To Prevent Memory Loss As You Age

(StatePoint) You may not realize it, but you can take steps to keep your brain fit and flexible as you age. In fact, some experts now say that through proper diet and routine mental health exercises, you even can delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease long enough to avoid experiencing the symptoms.

“The sooner you start to protect your brain against Alzheimer’s, the sooner you will notice improvement -- not only in recall and mental focus, but also in energy level, mood, general health, and sense of well-being,” says Dr. Gary Small, M.